Project 006

Squares

30 November 2023, Santa Rosa House

The manifold implications embedded within the geometric precision of squares beckon us into a realm where order and restraint converge. “Squares,” the inaugural foray into the spatial realms of this collective exhibition, invites contemplation upon this seemingly ubiquitous form and the resonances it evokes within the artistic landscape.

The square, emblematic of elemental truths and ancient symbology, has been interwoven into the tapestry of human understanding for epochs untold. Enshrined in the fourfold facets of existence, it mirrors the profound alignment with the material world, life’s essence, and the ethereal equilibrium of spiritual pursuit. The canvas becomes a stage for a cosmological ballet, where the square assumes its role as the harbinger of structure, balance, and the harmonious imposition of law upon chaos.

Through the vicissitudes of time and the variegated tapestry of cultural and artistic paradigms, squares have emerged as both a foundational pillar and a modus operandi within artistic expression. At the core of its presence lies a profound serenity—a testament to familiarity, security, and the alluring tranquility it imparts. A shape, unassumingly omnipresent, yet steadfastly harboring the visual rhythm that bestows upon it an enduring appeal.

For artists ensconced within this exhibit’s confines, they are entrusted with the task of birthing their vision within the prescribed boundaries of a literal square canvas, they confront the dichotomy between constraint and boundless expression. Here, the age-old technique of squaring, an ancient craft encapsulating an indelible mark upon artistic heritage, intertwines seamlessly with the contemporary artist’s quest for redefining creative frontiers.

It is within these intersecting realms, where the constraints of the square canvas converge with the boundless expanse of artistic innovation, that a nuanced dialogue unfolds. The canvas, once a tabula rasa, now becomes an arena for exploratory narratives—a stage where the square transcends its rudimentary form and enters into a discourse that resonates with both antiquity and avant-garde aspirations.

Thus, within this curation, the square, in its simplicity, emerges as a conduit for myriad artistic manifestations, speaking volumes in the dialect of restraint, liberty, and the perpetual quest for artistic veracity. Through this convergence, “Squares” heralds not merely an exhibition, but an odyssey—a testament to the symbiotic relationship between constraint and artistic liberation.

Arvin Flores
Brisa Amir
Danilo Arriola
Egg Fiasco
Eugene Jarque
Garryloid Pomoy
Is Jumalon
Isabel Santos
Linds Lee
Melissa Yeung Yap
min
MM Yu
Nicole Tee
Nik Shafiz
Shafiq Nordin
VICTORIA
Vien Valencia
Wipo

Curator
Jason Montinola

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